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With a 2-1 deficit from the first leg, Olympique Lyonnais faces an uphill battle as they host Sparta Prague at Groupama Stadium in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League’s third qualifying round. Kick-off is set for 21:00 local time.

The French side has come under scrutiny for their tactical decisions following the disappointing away loss. In response, head coach Paulo Fonseca has made bold changes to his starting lineup, bringing in Malick Fofana and Ernest Nuamah, alongside the return of suspended defender Moussa Niakhaté. Victory is essential for Lyon to progress to the playoffs, where they will face either Fenerbahçe or Sturm Graz.

The stakes couldn’t be higher for the Gones. After falling behind in Prague despite initially taking the lead through an own goal, Lyon conceded twice in a six-minute span late in the first half. A missed penalty by Corentin Tolisso in the 67th minute further compounded their struggles, leaving them trailing by a single goal before this decisive return match.

Both teams earned their European credentials through strong domestic campaigns in the 2025-2026 season. Lyon finished fourth in Ligue 1 with 60 points—18 wins, six draws, and 10 losses—just one point behind third-placed Lille, securing their spot in the third qualifying round. Sparta Prague, meanwhile, ended as runners-up in the Czech First League with 76 points, four points adrift of Slavia Prague.

The Czech side arrives in Décines-Charpieu with European experience fresh in their minds. Despite their recent 2-0 league defeat to Mladá Boleslav, they remain focused after their triumphant first leg. Lyon, still awaiting their maiden competitive outing of the new season, will rely on home advantage to overturn the deficit and secure their place in the next phase of the tournament.